A simple axiomatization of the egalitarian solution

Saglam, Ismail (2012): A simple axiomatization of the egalitarian solution.

Abstract

In this paper, we present a simple axiomatization of the n-person egalitarian solution. The single axiom sufficient for characterization is a new condition which we call symmetric decomposition.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cooperative bargaining; egalitarian solution
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C7 - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory > C78 - Bargaining Theory ; Matching Theory; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C7 - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory > C71 - Cooperative Games

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